Screencasting give s teacher some great opportunities for time management and efficiency.

Why Screencast? http://www.smashingmagazine.com
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Potential Disadvantages:
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FREE Tools you can use include:
Web 2.0
Mac
Windows
Screentoaster
Jing
Jing
skitch
IShowU
Wink
Screenjelly
CaptureMe
CamStudio



IShowU file (mov) was too large to upload - can probably be converted to m4v with Quicktime Pro

As an Assessment Tool
Student: they can show you to procedure for something on the computer and submit the file to you for assessment.
Teacher: you can view their work (ppt, document, video or other digital file) and comment/assess and return to them as a virtual conference.
using screentoaster


As a Reviewing Tool
You can record instruction while using a technology or just talking through a PPT and post/embed it so students can view for reviewing or absentee (both your's or your students') purposes.
Jing file - 5 min limit

Video/Ticket Out


Your Suggestions:


use at your own risk - not the most cooperative tool but free!
Useful Tips:
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http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/training/page6885.cfm

Tips for Screencasting (can't remember where I got this - Firefox crashed before I could tag)
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